News from Detroit

Developers take lead installing public art in downtown Detroit

The Detroit News Thursday, July 14, 2016

Public art is fast becoming part of Detroit's redevelopment. According to artist Nicole MacDonald, it's "all about empowerment."

Forward Cities nominee discusses scholarship for "mapping the world"

Aspen 82 Thursday, July 14, 2016

Detroiter Jerry Paffendorf of Loveland Technologies received a scholarship to the Aspen Institute's Ideas Festival earlier this month.

Greening of Detroit program helps unemployed harvest careers

Model D Thursday, July 14, 2016

The Detroit Conservation Corps provides unemployed residents in Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park job training and certification in the landscape industry.

Group seeks to make two streets temporarily car-free

The Detroit News Thursday, July 14, 2016

The organization Open Streets is applying for permits to convert stretches of Michigan Avenue and Vernor Highway into exclusively pedestrian and bike streets.

Stroh's to once again be brewed in Detroit

Crain's Detroit Business Wednesday, June 29, 2016

On June 8, Brew Detroit got label approval to brew Stroh's Pilsner, the first time the Detroit-founded company will have its signature beer made here in over 30 years.

Lake Brothers Beer Co. begins brewing lagers in Corktown

Model D Wednesday, June 29, 2016

The brothers-in-law duo that started Lake Brothers Beer Co. believe their lager could be the Midwest's regional beer of choice.

Detroit entrepreneurs have until July 1 to apply for Motor City Match

Model D Wednesday, June 29, 2016

The small business competition awards grant funding, design and technical support, and landlord-tenant match-making assistance.

Cleveland's bus rapid transit system could be a model for Detroit

Detroit Free Press Wednesday, June 29, 2016

For those wondering what bus rapid transit might look like in SE Michigan, look to Cleveland, which has had a BRT line since 2008.

Group seeks to reactivate Corktown park

Model D Wednesday, June 29, 2016

The Activating Dean Savage Memorial Park campaign is hoping to raise $55,000 to renovate the underutilized park.

Corktown Farmers' Market returns this week

Model D Wednesday, June 01, 2016

Organizers see the return of the market as an assertion of Corktown being the premier local food neighborhood the city.

City of Detroit to offer municipal IDs by end of 2017

City of Detroit Wednesday, June 01, 2016

While not a replacement for a driver's license, municipal IDs will increase access to services for all Detroiters.

Unique program offers grants for "narrative shifting" Detroit video projects

Allied Media Projects Wednesday, June 01, 2016

The Detroit Narrative Agency will give up to 12 grants for moving image projects for Detroiters telling their story.

Small business contest seeks applicants for $50,000 award

Model D Monday, May 16, 2016

Now in its sixth year, Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest rewards entrepreneurs on the path to opening brick-and-mortar storefronts in either Detroit, Highland Park, or Hamtramck with a $50,000 cash prize and a number of other benefits.

Dï¿½troit Is the New Black finds a home at Ponyride

Model D Monday, May 16, 2016

Roslyn Karamoko could have started her fashion label anywhere in the country. But after moving to Detroit two years ago, she fell in love with the city and created an urban clothing line to express that passion.

Corktown's Beard Balm goes global as it nears $1M sales

Model D Sunday, May 01, 2016

Beard Balm, which makes an all-natural, leave-in conditioner for beards and facial hair, is selling its products around the world and closing in on $1 million worth of sales this year.

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